EXCITING NEWS! One of PlayLA's very own, Arelle Middleton, has won SILVER in the Women’s Shot Put F64!🥈 At 16 years old, Arelle is one of the youngest members of the 2024 U.S. Paralympic Team. Arelle participated in multiple Play LA clinics, such as Para Surfing and the Paralympic Special Event (featuring Goalball and Adaptive Athletics) at the Barack & Michelle Obama Sports Complex in 2023. Congrats Arelle, LA28 is so proud of you! PlayLA is a youth community program supported by a $160M donation by LA28 Games to the City of LA Recreation & Park that provides youth of all abilities access to quality sports while eliminating economic barriers. It’s the single largest commitment to youth sports development in California and serves as a legacy before, during and after the #LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks #Paris2024 #Paralympics
LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games
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The Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2028.
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The Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2028.
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https://la28.org/
External link for LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games
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- 201-500 employees
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- Los Angeles, California
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2x Paralympic Cyclist and 3x medalist, Samantha Bosco has proven that nothing can stop you from achieving your dreams. Samantha's 'A' represents the drive to keep moving forward through the biggest and smallest of challenges. Check out her journey from Claremont to the Paralympic stage here: https://lnkd.in/gZFJZfP9 #LA28 #Paralympics
Samantha Bosco | LA28 Creator
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The Paralympics are well underway and we couldn't be prouder of all the athletes showing up and showing out on the world stage at #Paris2024. 🇫🇷💪 With the Closing Ceremony just a few days away, we can’t wait to celebrate the LA28 Paralympic Handover with Tony Award winner Ali Stroker, 8x GRAMMY winner Anderson .Paak, jazz pianist Matthew Whitaker, violinist and Broadway composer Gaelynn Lea. Tune in on September 8th at CNBC and Peacock. You won't want to miss it! Read the full Press Release here: https://bit.ly/4e9qtER #LA28 | International Paralympic Committee
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"LA is a city where you can do and achieve anything." Rollettes™ Los Angeles Performer and Content Creator, Conner Lundius moved to LA to live out her dreams. As one of our newest 'A' Creators, Conner's 'A' moves and grooves just like how she dances! Check out Conner's full 'A' Creator Video here: https://lnkd.in/g8xQkNq9 #Paralympics #LA28
Conner Lundius | LA28 Creator
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"My 'A' speaks to who I am, because LA is who I am as a person." Rudy Garcia-Tolson is a 5x Paralympic Swimmer, 2x Gold medalist, and LA28's latest 'A' Creator. Having found his confidence in the water, Rudy's 'A' represents not only who he is as an athlete, but the people who have helped him along the way. Check out Rudy's full 'A' Creator video here: https://lnkd.in/gmvEmkjD #LA28 #Paralympics
Rudy Garcia-Tolson | LA28 Creator
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The #Paris2024 Paralympic Opening Ceremony was a sight to be seen! Let the Paralympic Games begin! ✨
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The party is only getting started! Today, LA28 is thrilled to unveil its latest custom emblem—the official LA28 Paralympic Handover emblem—honoring the spirit of two iconic host cities, Paris and LA. the custom Paralympic emblem has its own look to commemorate the moment when the Paralympic flag will be handed over from Paris to Los Angeles at the Closing Ceremony when the Games conclude on Sept. 8. And for the first time in history, LA will become the Paralympic Games host city. There is much more to come, including the addition of more custom emblems. Stay tuned for more exciting announcements and updates! #NextUpLA28 Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/4dynq9a
LA28 Releases Paralympic Handover Emblem
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Last Sunday was a MOVIE! From star-studded performances featuring Snoop Dogg, Billie Eilish, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers to a live stunt performed by Tom Cruise, the #Paris2024 Closing Ceremony gave the world just a glimpse of what’s to come in LA 2028. #NextUpLA28
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Counting down the days ’til the Paralympic Games come to LA! But in just two weeks we’ll be watching the #Paris2024 Paralympics take the stage. 💪 International Paralympic Committee
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CONGRATS! 🎉 We have an amazing team at LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games and today we are celebrating Allison Katz-Mayfield who was named in Leaders in Sport’s Under 40 Class of 2024! With the countdown to 2028, we’re thrilled to recognize Allison’s work to set us up for success in the areas of ticketing, hospitality, accommodations and food and beverage for the LA28 Games. We’re proud of you and are so thankful you’re on our team! #LeadersSportsAwards #TeamLA28